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MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 3

Why these articles are important? Click here to know. Important topics along with relevant articles are provided below. Click on the links to open them in a new tab: Ownership of data – https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/data-ownership-a-bone-of-contention/article26667131.ece Statistics and associated issues – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problem-with-cherry-picking-data/article26925274.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/everyone-is-afraid-of-data/article26241011.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/data-supression/article26537100.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-short-history-of-data/article26593687.ece https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/statistics-body-may-get-more-teeth/articleshow/64266931.cms Protecting wetlands – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/protecting-the-sundarban-wetlands/article26482707.ece National year of millets – http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=1778895 5. … Continue reading MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 3

ESSAY:MAINS’19 – TERRORISM.

The problem of 'terrorism' has affected a number of nations of the world. Many vicious terrorist attacks have taken place at various locations including Pulwama, Sri Lanka, New York and a number of European countries. In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have appeared in the newspapers. These articles will … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – TERRORISM.

Cyber-security

Practice Question: Increased digital penetration in India has introduced numerous threats along with benefits in the cyberspace. Analyze these challenges from the perspective of cyber-security. - 250 words. Relevant data: According to the Internet Trends 2017 report, 27% of India's population uses the internet. India will have 730 million internet users by 2020. 75% of … Continue reading Cyber-security

MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 2

Why these articles are important? Click here. Forex Swap – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/useful-tool/article26593682.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/rupee-dollar-swap-could-boost-foreign-fund-flows-under-voluntary-retention-route/article26601049.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-receives-aggressive-bids-infuses-34500-cr-liquidity/article26646344.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-to-inject-liquidity-via-forex-swaps/article26525049.ece Jan Dhan, Aadhaar Mobile (JAM) – https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/leveraging-the-power-of-jam-jan-dhan-aadhar-and-mobile/ https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/is-modis-jan-dhan-yojana-really-working-heres-reality-check-by-world-bank/1142417/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-bridge-to-nowhere/article26646131.ece https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-makes-jan-dhan-yojana-scheme-open-ended-with-more-incentives-118090501305_1.html   3. Forest fires – https://scroll.in/article/915541/huge-blaze-in-bandipur-tiger-reserve-was-result-of-bad-fire-management-policies-say-researchers https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu/20190302/281758450585996 https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/why-are-fires-frequent-at-the-bandipur-reserve/article26419280.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/when-bandipur-burned/article26474683.ece Manual Scavenging – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/slow-on-sanitation/article26656305.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-scope-of-constitutional-morality/article25115335.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-trial-in-sewer-death-cases/article25126223.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/silent-and-suffering/article25194296.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/descent-into-hell/article25699783.ece There cannot be change unless a sustainable mechanised process is implemented at the ground … Continue reading MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 2

MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 1

We are sure you must have started your preparation for UPSC Mains 2019. To supplement your preparation, do you have a topic-wise compilation of articles (editorials) from The Hindu (+ other relevant sources) from JUNE 2018? Don’t worry! We are providing you with exactly the same. In order to assist you with your preparation UPSC Mains 2019, we … Continue reading MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 1

Clinical Trials

What are clinical trials? Clinical trials are scientific studies conducted to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose, or treat disease. These clinical trials may also show which medical approaches work best for certain illnesses or groups of people. Clinical trials produce high-quality data for healthcare decision making. The purpose of clinical trials is to … Continue reading Clinical Trials

New Initiative – Mains’19 GS Compilation.

We are sure you must have started your preparation for UPSC Mains 2019. To supplement your preparation, do you have a topic-wise compilation of articles (editorials) from The Hindu (+ other relevant sources) from JUNE 2018? Don't worry! We are providing you with exactly the same. In order to assist you with your preparation UPSC … Continue reading New Initiative – Mains’19 GS Compilation.